Author's Notes: Inspired by YunCyn's Familial Moments, this is just a series of little scenes that make their way into my mind. These little snippets may or may not be relevant to the involved characters' storylines. They may or may not make sense. Feel free to ask for clarification on anything you don't understand. That said, enjoy!
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Title: Nightmares
Words: 330
Summary: Sometimes all you need is someone close to hold you.
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Trian woke in a cold sweat, the vividness of his nightmare tearing him away from his sleep. Trembling, he was afraid to shut his eyes, lest he fall asleep and continue his nightmare. His ragged breathing and shaking stirred the other occupant of his bed.
"What happened…?" Tyler mumbled, rolling over, his voice thick with sleep.
"N-nothing…" Trian inwardly cursed the stammer that crept into his reply. "Nothing happened," he replied more firmly. "Go back to sleep…"
Trian turned away, hoping his friend wouldn't sense how scared he was. Curling into a ball, he squeezed his eyes shut, mentally praying that the nightmares wouldn't return. Already they had their chilly grip on him, haunting him in his conscious moments. It seemed suddenly so cold, as if the freezing breath of Hatii had wrapped him in its icy embrace. Wrapping his arms around himself, he dug his numb fingers into his flesh, trying to rid himself of the cold…and the cold, dark abyss that threatened to swallow him. It would take him away to a place where he was all alone against the darkness…
It was only a dream, he told himself. It was only a dream. It was only a dream…
His eyes snapped open when he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist. He hadn't realised he had been mumbling aloud. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to–"
"Shh…shh…It's alright," Tyler whispered. His voice was soft and mellow, reassuring Trian as he gently held him. His friend continued to murmur comforting words, but Trian didn't hear them, instead simply focusing on the sound of his voice. Trian could feel Tyler's warm breath against his neck as he talked. Somehow, although they weren't quite hugging, Trian felt a little calmer and a little warmer. "It was only a nightmare, nothing more."
Trian permitted himself a strained smile before he closed his eyes again, lulled to sleep by Tyler's comforting voice.
He had no more nightmares that night.